Creative Artists of Hampstead Art Show Sept 19 & 20

The Creative Artists of Hampstead held their annual art show at Poplar Grove this past weekend. There were live demonstrations, book signings and of course, gorgeous works of art for everyone to enjoy. Poplar Grove Farmers Market vendor, George Rabito won first place for his beautiful photograph of the dock and shore. Congratulations, George !

She...didn't run fast enough ! The Haunted Hayride and Barn start October 16th.

Scherenschnitte - er !

Dottie Netherton brings the centuries-old art of scherenschnitte to Poplar Grove’s Farmers Market. Scherenschnitte is the German art of decorative papercutting. Dottie took up the craft 25 years ago when she first moved to Greensboro from Pennsylvania Dutch country. “I wanted to carry the craft on, as no one at that time was doing it here” says Dottie. Her work is delightful. Using small sharp scissors, she cuts her motifs with amazing precision, most often from a single piece of paper. Her images incorporate nature, animals, birds, and hearts, all set within a fancy background of decorative scroll cuts or scenery. She even has a skeleton scherenschnitte for Halloween enthusiasts. Come see Dottie’s beautiful work. Original designs are available framed. Prints are also available as note cards. Dottie’s prices are reasonable, and the scherenschnitte is a great gift when you're looking for something different and special.

The Halloween Festival is coming..run for your life !

Wayne's Luncheon

Farmers Market Vendor Achieves AWA Certification

Whispering Dove Goat Ranch & Apiary received their certificates of compliance from the Animal Welfare Approved program on August 24, 2009. Owners Dale and Linda Klose have achieved the standards required for use of the Animal Welfare Approved label & logo on their goat, lamb and eggs. Their animal husbandry practices have earned their ranch the gold standard in the industry. Products from their ranch may be found at Poplar Grove Farmer's Market in Wilmington, Onslow County Farmer's Market and their ranch located in Jacksonville, NC. For more information about Whispering Dove Goat Ranch & Apiary please visit http://www.ncagr.gov/wdbgr.htm The standards and requirements of Animal Welfare Approved may be found at http://www.animalwelfareapproved.org/

Ivey Hayes Coming to the Farmers Market

Ivey Hayes to Visit Poplar Grove's Farmers Market
September 16, 23 &30

Beloved southern artist Ivey Hayes comes to historic Poplar Grove Plantation September 16, 23 & 30.
North Carolina born, raised, and educated, Mr. Hayes artwork has been exhibited up and down the eastern seaboard as well as at various galleries and in private collections across the United States. His style is colorful, unique and tells you a great story. Ivey will be at the Farmers Market Sept. 16, 23 & 30 from 8am to 1pm. Many of his beautiful prints will be on display or for sale. This is a great opportunity to meet this wonderful artist in person and pick up a signed print. Poplar Grove Farmers Market is open Wednesdays, 8am to 1pm and is located at Poplar Grove Plantation, 10200 US Highway 17, Wilmington at the Pender County line. http://www.poplargrove.com/ 910.686.9518 pgp@poplargrove.com